11 unclaimed bodies at Garissa Mortuary

In different parts of Garissa eleven unidentified bodies at Garissa General hospital Mortuary for the past three months.

11 unclaimed bodies at Garissa Mortuary

Dr. Ambrose Misori the hospital’s Medical Superintendent has called on families with missing relatives to visit the facility. The unidentified people were killed in attacks since the bodies have torture marks.

The mortuary has a capacity for only 12. The unclaimed bodies are causing a challenge, which is why we are making a public call in trying to identify them," he said and confirmed the existence of torture marks.“The bodies have undergone all the mortuary procedures. We are waiting for further instructions which might lead to public disposal.”

Bunei Rono the Northern Police Commander said they were working closely with the county on the way forward.“If the bodies remain unclaimed, they will be buried in a public cemetery after the court order is obtained,” Mr. Rono said.